Superb quality French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock in a beautifully restrained case. The casting and gilding of the finest quality. A classically dressed maiden stands to the right of the clock housing. Applied ormolu mounts relating to Zeus with caduce to the side & a fine urn. White enamel dial signed Vaillant a Paris. 8 day bell striking movement with silk suspension. Unusually the clock has friction fitted ormolu bezels on the front. Circa 1805 49cm high by 30cm length and 15cm deep